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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Has anyone experianced piston scuffing when using pistons other then factory cast pistons in an Ironhead Sportster...exp...weisco pistons,keith black pistons,verses cast replacement pistons? Thank you for your time..
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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You can ask this question in the Sportster thread, Welcome from Surrey B.C. CANADA
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Go to the sporty thread. Welcome from central Washington. This is a great place to hang around...when you're not riding of course. Have fun and be safe. Geezer
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Welcome from San Marcos, Tejas.
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